diff --git a/docs/howto/static-files.txt b/docs/howto/static-files.txt
index 3b5b7a5683..6b7b34f23c 100644
--- a/docs/howto/static-files.txt
+++ b/docs/howto/static-files.txt
@@ -222,7 +222,7 @@ see :ref:`staticfiles-development-view`.
 Serving static files in production
 ==================================
 
-The basic outline of putting static files into production a simple: un the
+The basic outline of putting static files into production is simple: run the
 :djadmin:`collectstatic` command when static media changes, then arrange for the
 collected media directory (:setting:`STATICFILES_ROOT`) to be moved to the media
 server and served.
@@ -396,4 +396,4 @@ Learn more
 This document has covered the basics and some common usage patterns. For
 complete details on all the settings, commands, template tags, and other pieces
 include in ``django.contrib.staticfiles``, see :doc:`the statcfiles reference
-</ref/contrib/staticfiles>`.
\ No newline at end of file
+</ref/contrib/staticfiles>`.